Overview
A town rich on salt and sake, its houses each with a differently spaced lattice front.
About this place
Takehara (竹原市, Takehara-shi) is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023, the city had an estimated population of 23,350 in 12,034 households and a population density of 200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 118.23 square kilometres (45.65 sq mi).
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Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Merchant houses prospered by salt fields, Designs of lattices and plaster Genre：Architecture
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